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The Kingdom of God
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Intro: A universal contagion needs a universal rescue package. Three significant images at the cross: 1. An unjust exchange Mark 15:1-15 2. An unparalleled humiliation 16-32 3. An unthinkable isolation v33-39 Conclusion: Lessons from the past to face the present Could a past event rescue us today?
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Crisis and clarity Context: Confrontation Which is the most important? (v. 28) The heart of the Kingdom: Hear (v. 29) The heart of the Kingdom: Love for God (v. 30) The heart of the Kingdom: Love for your neighbour (v. 31) Not far from the Kingdom? (v. 32-34) The…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Being clear about what we mean 1. What is the kingdom of God? 2. How must we receive it? a. by becoming like little children child (vv. 13-16) b. by not walking away from Jesus (vv. 17-31) c. by accepting that Jesus is more than a…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Jesus the king of grace and truth Upholding God’s good gift of marriage (Mark 10:1-12) A threatening situation (v. 1-2) Command Vs permission (v. 3-4) Softening hard hearts: pursuing God’s good design (v. 5-9) Softening hard hearts: confronting sin (v. 10-12) Marriage, divorce, and remarriage across the Bible’s teaching…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 1. Jesus is the Christ (8:22-30) A. Jesus heals a blind man (8:22-26) B. Peter confesses Jesus is Messiah (8:27-30) 2. Jesus Christ is our hope (8:31-33) A. Our hope through his death & resurrection (8:31) B. This hope is unexpected (8:32-33) 3. Jesus Christ is our example (8:34-9:1) A. Expect…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline ‘Dear sirs, I am.’ The King’s rebuke: The hypocrisy of avoiding uncleanness ‘out there’ (v1-13) The King’s teaching: Seeing the uncleanness ‘in here’ (v. 14-23) ‘The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit…’
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Fear, distrust, and following Jesus The fearful, divine power of the King The surprising, transforming grace of the King Fear and faith in the kingdom of grace
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Going viral? The secret of Jesus’ kingdom: the seed of the word (v. 1-20) The nature of Jesus’ kingdom: hidden to be revealed (v. 21-29) The future of Jesus’ kingdom: incredible abundance (v. 30-34) Consider carefully what you hear
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The lie of a safe Jesus The scandal of Jesus’ kingdom: A new people of God The opponents of Jesus’ kingdom: Crowded by conflict The victory of Jesus’ kingdom: Binding the strong man The safety of the real Jesus